U.S. Secretary of Labor Scalia Highlights Workforce Development in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia traveled to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where he joined Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and Congressman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (PA-15) to highlight workforce development through apprenticeships. Secretary Scalia and the congressmen toured JWF Industries and met with company leadership and apprentices.

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JWF Industries Announces $54.2 million in contracts

JWF Industries participated in the October 2020 Showcase for Commerce Press Event to highlight recent contracts awarded in the Cambria County region. Contracts total $54.2 million and 163 job sustained in Johnstown, PA.

In addition to the defense contracts listed below, the $54.2 million total includes $10 million in commercial contracts for the construction and airline industries. The cascading effect in the region is $8 million of business to local subcontractors and suppliers.

Bill Polacek
President and CEO
Madison Polacek
Supply Chain Coordinator
John Polacek
Chief Operating Officer
Will Polacek II
General Manager of Paint
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Vision Together 2025 Announces New Leadership

Vision Together 2025, a framework for revitalizing Greater Johnstown based upon an open, collaborative and community driven approach, has chosen new leaders to continue to move the organization and the Johnstown community forward over the next two years.

William Polacek, Chief Executive Officer of JWF Industries and JWF Defense, has been appointed Chairman of the Vision Together 2025 Board and Ethan Imhoff, Executive Director of the Cambria County Planning Commission, was named Chairman of the Vision Together 2025 Executive Committee, both for two-year terms. 

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JWF Industries Proud to Serve Customers and Community

Recipient of Top 100 Leader and Top 100 Organization
Polacek Appointment to JARI Board

JWF Industries is proud to serve its customers and the local community. JWF Industries recently earned the recognition as a Top 100 Organization, and its CEO recognized as a Top 100 Leader. Continuing to support the community, the company’s CEO was also recently appointed to the JARI board of directors.

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